Recall #10-742 · Published June 16, 2010

American Signature Entertainment Centers

Entertainment Centers Recalled by American Signature Due to Fall Hazard

CPSC published a recall notice for Entertainment Centers from American Signature on June 16, 2010. CPSC identifies this hazard: The recalled entertainment centers' shelves can detach and fall onto consumers when the entertainment centers are moved. The official remedy states: American Signature Inc. is sending free repair kits to consumers who purchased the recalled entertainment centers. Consumers should not move the entertainment centers until they install the free repair kit. If the entertainment center must be moved, remove the center shelf above the television first. Consumers should contact the store where they purchased the entertainment center if they do not receive the repair kit.

Recalled entertainment center
Recalled entertainment center
Image: CPSC recall notice

What to check on the product label

Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.

The CPSC data does not provide a discrete model-number list for this record. Compare the product description and identification details on the official notice.

Which products are included?

The recalled entertainment centers with model names "Arts and Crafts", "Vineyard Manor", "Lake Cottage", "Studio One", "West Indies" and "Plantation Cove" were sold in various colors including dark brown, natural, black and white with fixed or adjustable shelves.

Confirm these details on the official CPSC notice

Why it was recalled

The recalled entertainment centers' shelves can detach and fall onto consumers when the entertainment centers are moved.

Incidents and injuries

American Signature Inc. has received four reports of the shelf above the television collapsing, causing two injuries. Injuries include a child who was struck on her fingers and an adult who required stitches to his mouth. There were also two reports of minor property damage.

Official remedy

American Signature Inc. is sending free repair kits to consumers who purchased the recalled entertainment centers. Consumers should not move the entertainment centers until they install the free repair kit. If the entertainment center must be moved, remove the center shelf above the television first. Consumers should contact the store where they purchased the entertainment center if they do not receive the repair kit.

Product and sales details

Recall number
10-742
Units
About 24,000
Manufactured in
China, Malaysia, Thailand
Sold at / sales period
Value City Furniture, Rooms Today and American Signature Furniture stores from October 2002 through December 2009 for about $1,650. The individual shelf was also sold separately for about $70.
Importer
American Signature Inc., of Columbus, Ohio

Entertainment Centers

CPSC product type: Television Carts/Stands/Entertainment Centers

Recall contact information

For more information, contact the store where the entertainment center was purchased. Consumers can find the location of American Signature Furniture stores at (866) 274-6631 or Value City Furniture stores at (866) 823-7867, contact American Signature toll-free at (877) 793-3423 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. ET Monday through Friday, or visit the firms' websites at www.vcf.com or www.asfurniture.com

Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.

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